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"Madam President, although 70% of the earth’s surface is made up of water, our water reserves, especially of drinking water, are shrinking at a frightening rate. Ever greater areas of our planet face the threat of water poverty. The faster the rate of development, the greater the demand for water. Research has shown that, as societies become wealthier, the demand for water increases. There is no progress without water.
Many regions of the world are teetering on the brink of disaster. Maintaining the
in terms of water management could lead to a situation where access to water will not only cause disputes, but will lead to wars. The material situation of countries, rather than the military capabilities they might possess, will determine their success. Water shortages will, in a very short space of time, lead to a food crisis.
We need a suitable, integrated policy, which will help to preserve and rebuild our water reserves. We need to rationalise water usage."@en1
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